This June marks 50 years since Title IX passed into law. While many advancements have been made, issues of inequity continue to persist in women’s sports. Ahead of the anniversary NBC News and NBC Sports have launched In Their Court, a five-part podcast hosted by U.S. Olympic medalist, Ibtihaj Muhammad, that explores the evolution of Title IX through the eyes of one, pivotal sport: women’s basketball. This series will feature the stories of the women who, over the past 50 years, fought for Title...
May 11, 2022•39 min•Ep. 58
Joining the pod from the NBC Olympic headquarters in Stamford, CT, Kelly Clark gives her thoughts on what it’s like to be behind the Olympic mic versus competing in snowboarding. Plus, she gives insight on the moment she knew it was time to retire and the difficulties behind sustained Olympic success. To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog , Instagram , and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to t...
Feb 17, 2022•33 min•Ep. 57
Joining the pod from Super Bowl LVI, Jennifer King gives her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful black female coach in the NFL, including how she motivates her players, and what it takes to stay at the top of her game. Plus, find out which famous actress she is related too! To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog , Instagram , and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf news...
Feb 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 56
Winter and Summer Olympian Lolo Jones discusses her frustrations towards the bobsled qualifying process, the mental toll it took on her, and the overall lack of opportunities for women to compete compared to men in Olympic bobsled. Lolo also talks about her approach to continuing to compete at a high level as an ‘older’ T&F athlete, and contemplating competing in Masters events. To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 55
Joining the pod from Blaine, Minnesota, USA Hockey Olympians Brianna Decker and Megan Keller give their thoughts on each other as teammates, including where they keep their Olympic Gold medals, and why Brianna wants to go up against Megan in the video game, NHL22. Plus, find out which unique piece of hockey equipment Brianna been wearing since 9th grade! To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog , Instag...
Jan 29, 2022•54 min•Ep. 54
Specializing in the halfpipe, Maddie Mastro talks about the impact global warming has on her sport, as well as the challenges she faces as a woman snowboarder. Plus, find out what unusual purchase Maddie made the first time she won prize money. To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog , Instagram , and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here ....
Jan 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 53
Special guest Megan Reyes talks about making her mark in the sports world not just through athlete branding but in advocating and creating spaces for diverse and underrepresented voices. Plus, find out who influenced Megan to take her career to the next level, but hasn’t necessarily gotten the attention they deserve. To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog , Instagram , and TikTok accounts. You can als...
Jan 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 52
Becky Sauerbrunn, of the US Women’s National Soccer team, talks with “On Her Turf” co-hosts MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak about what it feels like to win Olympic gold along with her favorite village memories. Plus, find out the many hats Becky is balancing as a woman and being a professional athlete from period apps, fertility services, and more. To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog , Instagra...
Jan 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 51
Meghann Burke, the executive director of the NWSL Players Association, talks with " On Her Turf " co-hosts MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak about where negotiations of the league’s first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) stand. Plus, Meghann shares her thoughts on why free agency is crucial for player empowerment. To keep up with the latest news in women’s sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog , Instagram , and TikTok accounts. You can...
Dec 30, 2021•37 min•Ep. 50
Four years after a devastating injury, short track speed skater Kristen Santos will make her Olympic debut this February. Fresh off a dominant performance at U.S. Olympic Trials, Kristen caught up with “On Her Turf” co-hosts Lindsay Czarniak and MJ Acosta-Ruiz about how that 2017 injury helped her shift her goal from wanting to just qualify for the Olympics… to wanting to win an Olympic medal. Plus, Kristen shares the catch phrase she uses to calm her nerves before races. To keep up with the lat...
Dec 23, 2021•38 min•Ep. 49
Aerialist Ashley Caldwell is the only woman who has ever landed "The Daddy," a quadruple-twisting triple back flip. But the three-time Olympian is still afraid every time she stands on top of the hill. In this episode, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak talk to Ashley about how she manages her fear while pushing her sport to new levels. Plus, you don’t want to miss the best advice Ashley has received, along with the benefits she’s gained from blocking out any kind of bad advice. To keep up with...
Dec 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 48
At the Tokyo Olympics, Raven Saunders experienced the highest high of her life, followed by the lowest low. After winning silver in shot put, she made an ‘X’ on the podium, representing where the “oppressed meet.” Less than 36 hours later, though, she got a call that her mom had passed away. In this episode of On Her Turf, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak speak with Raven about how she coped with the loss of her mom, and how she hopes to continue promoting the importance of mental health. Plu...
Dec 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 47
MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak reunite for this special “teaser” episode of On Her Turf and look ahead to the 2022 Winter Olympics, which begin February 3rd. This season, expect interviews with your favorite athletes, the latest in women’s sports, and in-depth dives on some of the challenges women in the sports still face today.
Dec 01, 2021•10 min•Ep. 46
On this special “best of” episode of On Her Turf, we are taking a look back at several great conversations from our two weeks at these Games, including a visit from swimmer Simone Manuel as well as a roundtable discussion from week one with Monica McNutt, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter about the pressures Black women face both in and out of sport. And we’ll revisit our time with 10-year-old WNBA reporter Pepper Persley.
Aug 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 45
Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview Dr. Natalie Brown, a British researcher who specializes in the study of how menstrual cycles affect performance. Together they learn about how women's hormonal changes during their menstrual cycle affect their nutrition and other aspects of their training. Later they are joined by Paralympic Swimmer Mallory Weggemann and 3-time Paralympic Volleyball player turned NBC analyst Kari Miller-Ortiz for a roundtable discussion to preview the Paralympics. Mallor...
Aug 08, 2021•27 min•Ep. 44
Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview 3-time Olympian Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson on her journey returning to Volleyball as a mother. Foluke talks about the strength of teammates and family, and their roles in recovery and pushing forward to win gold. Later, they are joined by U.S. Beach Volleyball players Alix Klineman and April Ross for a conversation on their recently won Gold Medal. Klineman and Ross discuss the inception of their team, and the perseverance it took to get to Tokyo....
Aug 07, 2021•18 min•Ep. 43
Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview 19-year-old canoe sprint gold medalist Nevin Harrison after becoming the first American woman to win gold in any canoe or kayak event. Nevin speaks about the pressures that face young athletes and the excitement that comes with a newer Olympic sport. Then, On Her Turf is joined by LSU gymnast/TikTok influencer Olivia Dunne & NBC Olympics basketball analyst Monica McNutt for an interesting discussion on the recent change in NCAA names, images and like...
Aug 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 42
Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview 400m hurdles gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin about her world record performance in Tokyo. Later, We then hear from Paralympic sprinter Hunter Woodhall & Olympic long jumper Tara Davis on how they believe fun helps performance. Finally, On Her Turf is joined by Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn and former Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw for a roundtable discussion on the lack of representation for women coaches in women's sports....
Aug 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 41
Hosts Lindsay Czarniak and Olympian Lolo Jones are joined by US wrestler and 2020 Olympic silver medalist Adeline Gray. Adeline discusses some of the adversity she’s faced and how she ultimately decided to compete in one final Olympics. Then multimedia sports journalist Shireen Ahmed joins On Her Turf to breakdown woman’s uniform policies, step backs, and restrictions in sports. Shireen speaks to how policies are put into place and things to consider when approaching the topic.
Aug 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 40
Hosts Lindsay Czarniak and Olympic hurdler/bobsledder Lolo Jones hear from New Zealand’s first transgender woman weightlifter Olympian Laurel Hubbard on her performance and the confidence that sports brings her. Then Raven “Hulk” Saunders, the 2020 Olympic shot put silver medalist, joins the show to discuss mental health and her demonstration on the podium. Raven explains the origins of her nickname and what she hopes her supporters will take away from her message and actions. Finally Michelle C...
Aug 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 39
On today’s episode, Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones speak to 19-year-old American Hannah Roberts about her silver medal-winning performance and the Olympic debut of BMX Freestyle. Hannah shares her path to the sport, her mental process, and her thoughts on pay equity and the disparities between men’s and women’s events in BMX. We’re then joined by two-time Olympian Kara Goucher and 2012 Olympian Alysia Montaño for a roundtable discussion about the obstacles faced by working mothers who are elite...
Aug 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 38
Lindsay Czarniak welcomes new co-host and Olympic hurdler/bobsledder Lolo Jones. Lolo provides us with a training update as she prepares of the upcoming winter Olympics. Lindsay and Lolo are then joined by Olympic gold medalist and the first woman to win gold in the 100m back to back, Wyomia Tyus. Wyomia speaks with On Her Turf about her protest during the “68 Olympic games and what she hopes her legacy can be. Finally, Kerri Walsh Jennings joins the show to discuss the impact of having the wint...
Jul 31, 2021•40 min•Ep. 37
MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak link up with two-time Olympic archer Mackenzie Brown after her bronze-medal match to learn her approach to the sport on the world's biggest stage. Next, journalist Britni de la Cretaz and professional triathlete Rach McBride join the show for an insightful round table conversation on the impact of the first trans athlete competing in the Olympics and how sports can be more inclusive for trans athletes. We then hear from one of the amazing women on this year's ...
Jul 30, 2021•29 min•Ep. 36
MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak speak to Kara Lawson, head coach of Duke women’s basketball, on coaching the USA women's 3x3 basketball team to the sport’s first ever Olympic gold medal. We then talk to three-time Olympic table tennis player Lily Zhang to learn about table tennis’ impact on her life and what misconceptions exist around the sport. We finish with a round table discussion with Olympic gold medalist/NBC track and field analyst Michelle Carter and former WNBA player/NBC Olympics ...
Jul 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 35
Veteran Gymnastics Reporter Andrea Joyce joins M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak to discuss Simone Biles' stunning decision to step away and the strength it took to make that decision. We then speak with Olympic Cyclist Amber Neben to learn about her best-ever Olympic finish at age 46 and how she won't let age define her. Finally, we chat with 10-year-old sports journalist Pepper Persley and hear all about her journey to covering the WNBA at such a young age.
Jul 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 34
M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore to discuss winning the first ever gold medal in women's surfing, four-time World Medalist in Artistic Swimming Bill May, and winner of the Inaugural World Cup in Women's Nordic Combined Tara Geraghty-Moats for a conversation on the few Olympic events that are closed by gender
Jul 27, 2021•20 min•Ep. 33
M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by co-captain of the U.S. Olympic women’s rugby team Abby Gustaitis to discuss the impact of rugby on her life, Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner for a reflection on her gymnastics journey, former WNBA player/NBC Analyst Monica McNutt, and Olympic Gold Medalist/Part-Owner of the Chicago Red Stars Kendall Coyne Schofield for a conversation on investment in women’s sports.
Jul 26, 2021•21 min•Ep. 32
M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by Team USA Swimming Medalist Emma Weyant to discuss her journey to the Games, Beach Volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, and Olympic Gold Medalist/NBC Analyst Laurie Hernandez for a conversation on what it’s like to be a champion athlete and fall just short of your Olympic goals.
Jul 25, 2021•16 min•Ep. 31
M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by guests to discuss all that’s happening in women’s sports at the Olympics, both on and off the field. Joined by NBC Olympics Gymnastics analyst and Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin for a women’s gymnastics preview, American Rifle Athlete Mary Tucker for a reflection on her first event of the Games, and Jessica Mendoza and Lisa Fernandez for a roundtable discussion on diversity in softball and the changes still to come for the sport.
Jul 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 30
Dr Rho and Kathryn discuss her experience with the USWNT during their World Cup victory; the importance of sports on young girls; what inspired her to become a doctor; and how we can change the conversation around mental health.
Oct 18, 2019•29 min•Ep. 29
